Monthly Archives: December 2023

WCC Honors Top Employees of 2023

WCC Honors Top Employees of 2023

Wayne Community College has recognized its top employees for 2023.

Workforce and Community Service Programs Coordinator Lisa Newkirk received the Professional Staff Employee of the Year Award. Newkirk, who has been employed at the College for over 25 years, was praised for her successful implementation of many campus programs by her nominator, Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson.read more »

Chargers Win Second Straight Winter Classic

Chargers Win Second Straight Winter Classic

MOUNT OLIVE — Wayne Country Day captured its second consecutive Greater Neuse Fellowship of Christian Athletes Winter Classic Championship with a 65-51 victory over Wayne Christian on Friday night inside Kornegay Arena on the University of Mount Olive campus. read more »

Martha Johnson Smith

Martha Johnson Smith

December 20, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Martha Johnson Smith, 69, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Robeson County on November 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Hallie Johnson and Barbara Lovette Johnson. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brother, Buddy…read more »

Gary Wesley Eason

Gary Wesley Eason

December 18, 2023, 69, Goldsboro — Gary Wesley Eason, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 18, at his place of residence in Grantham. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born Sept. 8, 1954, Gary was a kind, humble man, one whose strong wanderlust for the open road led to…read more »

Michael Owen Whaley

Michael Owen Whaley

December 18, 2023, 81, Pikeville — Michael Owen Whaley, 81, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home. Born in Wayne County on January 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Owen Franklin and Christine Davis Whaley. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Maxine…read more »

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